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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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The dark patch can be removed by dermabrasion or laser therapy . You have to build up confidence and fight off the worry
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MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Pune
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Topical creams and compressive therapy can help in dealing with foot scars. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Kota
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Your dermatologist may also recommend some home remedies for treating scars along with the conventional treatments. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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MBBS, MD-DNB

Dermatologist•Mumbai
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The use of silicone products can aggravate the scars. True or false? Take this quiz to know more.
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MCh Plastic Surgery, MS - General Surger...read more

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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There are various treatments for scars which include creams, chemical peels, microdermaabrasion, microneedling, radiofrequency, surgery, fat fill laser etc. Creams work only for superficial pigmentation not for scars. You can start initially on milder depigmentation creams which contain kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide like Melaglow at night and use sunscreen (SPF 35 and above) three times a day. For scars microneedling RF and chemical peels will help. It need examination and personalized plan. ...more
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Dermatologist•Gurgaon
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Microdermabrasion is a quick and painless treatment that accelerates the rate at which dead skin is exfoliated, and jump-starts the proliferation of new skin cells. Your dermatologist may recommend a series of microdermabrasion treatments, which can treat hyperpigmentation, sun-damaged spots, dryness, fine lines and wrinkles and even minor acne scars. Microdermabrasion can be coupled with just about any other type of skin treatment and is usually recommended to be done every few weeks to every t...more
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MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello. Scars these days have got many ways of treatment. Varies from person to person, depending upon the skin type, scar maturity, length, position and width. The treatment might vary from few lightening creams, compression, silicon treatment, superficial dermabrasion, dermarolling, fat grafting to the scar revision surgeries. Personal examination or atleast the complete details of the scar might help in suggesting the suitable treatment. You can consult me online with the pictures as well. Tha...more
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MBBS, MD Dermatology, Venereology & Lepr...read more

Dermatologist•Bangalore
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Dead cells shed from your skin regularly along with the oil secreted by the sebaceous glands may end up blocking the pores, thus causing inflammation. This inflammation which results in multiple pimples and zits are known as acne. When the acne heals, it can do irreparable damage by leaving behind scar tissue which results in acne scars. These scars are unsightly and may cause social anxiety as well as cause issues with self-esteem.

Some of the ways to get rid of ace scars have been me...more
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MCh Plastic Surgery, MS - General Surger...read more

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello, Acne can be depressing sometimes as it requires prolonged and laborious treatment. Sensitive skin may have been due to various reasons like prolonged steroid use, dryness etc. Since you have sensitive Co2 laser may produce pigmentation and prolonged redness. Chemical peels too are not advised in sensitive skin. Subcision, microneedling are good options. One good option is combining these with Fat graft it not only elevates the scars it also rejuvnates the skin with growth factors. You can...more
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MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello. The scars and the pigmentation on the face are treatable. It's better to get it examined first so that we can identify the type of skin, scars and if they are hyper pigmented, atrophic or ice pick scars. The treatment are of various kind like ranging from simple scrubs and mild peels for the face to the major interventions such as laser therapy, dermaroller, subcision or peeling. These depend on the type of the scars and which kind you opt for. You can consult me online or text me with pi...more
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